Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Lendal Tower
- King Edward I and York
- New Earswick
- De Grey Rooms
- The Norman Minster
- The Red Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- Statue of the God Mars
- New Shopping Centres
- Viking Coins
- Statue of Napoleon
- King Richard III and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Railway Station
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom